A new study by scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, published in the bioRxiv journal, has uncovered the reason behind the rapid spread of the deadly ‘death cap’ mushroom (Amanita phalloides) in North America, which results in numerous fatalities from individuals mistaking it for a food source. Out of all mushroom-related fatalities worldwide, a staggering 90% is attributed to this highly toxic species found in Europe. The study found that the death cap mushroom, which is originally from northern Europe, can reproduce both sexually and asexually, generating fragments using the chromosomes of just one individual. The ability to reproduce asexually … Continue reading Scientists Uncover the Rapid Spread of the ‘Death Cap’ Mushroom Across North America